FDA approves auvi-Q (epinephrine auto injecter)

[ajasfolks2]

Our family may have to buy the first pair of these for each kid & won't be able to file insurance as we used our max # of epipens per year last September . . . and I *know* our kids want to switch to these . . .

Are samples (trainers) being donated to local support groups or otherwise via FAAN/FARE so that folks can see & test and make decision on switching?

[Mfamom]

got them.  Okay, the fine print!  I paid $60, not $25. 
It is smaller than I thought it would be. 
there is two devices plus a trainer.  My ds was so happy!!

[CMdeux]

So was that your total co-pay, or co-pay after discounting, Mfamom?

Our co-pay for epi twinpacks right now is $50.

Does this COME in a two-device "pack" with a trainer?

[PurpleCat]

I called and our insurance will cover it.  The woman could not tell from her screen how many are in the box.  Before I call for a script, is there a twin pack or are they single units?

Thanks!

[MandCmama]

Twin pack and trainer,, all in an impossibly small box. School nurse was going to call to see if they'd send trainers... I told her I'd loan her our for her next teacher inservice if she can't get one. Haven't heard from her yet.

[momma2boys]

It comes in a two pack, with a trainer.  The copay for the two pack with the coupon is $25.  I checked the cash price at work today and it is about $350. 

I'm going to call also about extra trainers.  I was talking to ds last night and our favorite thing about it, is when you use it you just put it on your leg and press.  No worries about exactly how hard you need to swing or jab.  That was always something I worried about and how do you explain to someone how hard to do it.  This leaves no guesswork, just click and it starts counting down.  It is really cool and seems pretty foolproof.

[Mfamom]

without the coupon I  would have 120 copay.  the fine print says you pay the first 25 and can receive up to 60 off copay or out of pocket. 
I ended up paying 60.
there are two devices and a trainer.  the box seemed so tiny!!

[Macabre]

I was hoping to surprise DS yesterday when I picked him up from rehearsal, but the doctor office didn't call it in.  And today hte nursing staff was out.  ??  So, tomorrow. 

We're not going to wait until Valentine's (we were going to).  DS wears a suit for speech tourney all day Saturday, and two in his suit (one in pants pocket and one behind the lapel) will have a much better profile for competition than two EpiPens.  But it will be a surprise at least tomorrow!

[CMdeux]

SOoooooo cool!!

[Mfamom]

macabre, our cvs had to order it because they didn't have it in store.  only took one day for them to get it though. 

[Macabre]

Ooh thanks for the heads up!

[MandCmama]

macabre, our cvs had to order it because they didn't have it in store.  only took one day for them to get it though.

Ours did as well.

[CMdeux]

Waaaaaaa!!

Our lame-o insurance (which is the same-oh  insurance as at least one other member, ahem) doesn't even have this LISTED as an approved drug at all, formulary or not.

Bleh.

So our cost would be $290 at our pharmacy when I spoke with them this morning.

Ugh. Ugh, Ugh.  Can't do it.   

We'll have to try to get a preapproval and exeption through our allergist at the end of the month instead.

For a kid with a history of cognitive impairment during a reaction, though, I really think this device is entirely JUSTIFIED over an epipen.

[MandCmama]

Waaaaaaa!!

Our lame-o insurance (which is the same-oh  insurance as at least one other member, ahem) doesn't even have this LISTED as an approved drug at all, formulary or not.

Bleh.

So our cost would be $290 at our pharmacy when I spoke with them this morning.

Ugh. Ugh, Ugh.  Can't do it.   

We'll have to try to get a preapproval and exeption through our allergist at the end of the month instead.

For a kid with a history of cognitive impairment during a reaction, though, I really think this device is entirely JUSTIFIED over an epipen.

CM- Take a look at the coupon.  I believe there was something on there regarding those who won't be using insurance. Maybe it would bring the cost down slightly.  That is awfully steep for a med that is so easily damaged and needs to be replaced at least yearly 

[CMdeux]

Here's a coupon good for the first two Rx of Auvi-Q.



http://m.auvi-q.com/m/support-and-savings

Up to $60 off a script without using insurance.

Still a very far cry from our $50 copay for epipens, though.